Mechanical Design Engineer – Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Med-National Staffing Inc.; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

Med-National Staffing Inc. seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in hydraulics and pneumatics to design, develop, and integrate heavy-duty vehicle components.

You will focus on routing, fluid-power systems, and sizing and selection with strong CAD skills. The ideal candidate brings practical mechanical design experience, strong CAD skills, and the ability to deliver reliable, cost-effective vehicle solutions.

Qualifications

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years of related engineering experience.
• Familiarity with fluid-power concepts.
• Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic routing and component sizing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Occasional evening or weekend work as needed.
• Export-control eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve mechanical components and systems for heavy-duty vehicles.
• Develop hydraulic and pneumatic routing layouts.
• Perform calculations and analyses for sizing and selection of components.
• Prepare layouts, drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, reliability, and cost.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, technicians, suppliers, and manufacturing teams.
• Investigate design and production issues and propose technical solutions.
• Maintain project documentation and prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Support multiple assignments and mentor junior team members.
• Follow established engineering procedures and drawing standards.

Skills

Fluid-power concepts

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer – Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Location: Oshkosh, WI
Pay Rate: $59.28 per hour
Employment Type: Contract only
Duration: Nine months, with possible extension
Schedule: Core hours 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; approximately 40–45 hours per week
Work Arrangement: Onsite preferred. Remote candidates may be considered; the first week must be completed onsite in Oshkosh.

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of heavy-duty vehicle components. This position focuses on hydraulic and pneumatic routing, fluid-power systems, and component sizing and selection. The ideal candidate brings practical mechanical design experience, strong CAD skills, and the ability to develop reliable, cost-effective solutions for vehicle applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve mechanical components and systems for new and existing heavy-duty vehicles.
• Develop hydraulic and pneumatic routing layouts.
• Perform calculations and engineering analysis to support component sizing, selection, and integration.
• Prepare layouts, engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, reliability, and cost.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, technicians, suppliers, and manufacturing teams.
• Investigate design and production issues and recommend technical solutions.
• Maintain project documentation and prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Support multiple assignments and provide technical guidance to less-experienced team members.
• Follow established engineering procedures and drawing standards.

Required Qualifications

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• At least three years of related engineering experience.
• Familiarity with fluid-power concepts.
• Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic routing and component sizing and selection.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Availability for occasional evening or weekend work as project needs require.
• Ability to meet the client’s export-control eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience designing automotive or heavy-duty vehicle components.
• Experience using an advanced 3D CAD platform.